§ 7. Mr. Farrasked the Minister of Transport if he will issue a general direction to the British Transport Com mission that, this year, when weed spraying on the railways, non-toxic sprays be used.
§ The Minister of Transport (Mr. Ernest Marples)No, Sir. I am told that British Railways use only non-toxic weed killer and that no change in this respect is envisaged.
§ Mr. FarrMay I thank my right hon. Friend for that assurance that non-toxic sprays will be used, especially as I am advised that no fewer than 3,000 miles of railway embankment will shortly be sprayed by the Commission?